Russ Haines talks murder and death in Ringwood

Russ Haines (President of the Ringwood & District Historical Society) will speak on murder in Ringwood. Russ has been researching an episode in the history of Ringwood, which led to lengthy litigation.

When: Monday 24th October 7pm
Where: Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97363851

Cheers, Maryanne

Hop on the Gully Gardeners annual bus trip to visit an amazing garden

Join us on our annual bus trip - this year we are going to visit the incredible garden of Karen Meeuwissen, a finalist in the Gardener of the Year for ABC Gardening Australia. Antique roses are her passion, but her enthusiasm for constructions, whether pergolas, archways or pathways shows in her property.  Karen is only too happy for us to take cuttings from any of her many plant series. Karen spoke to our group about salvias in July 2010.

• BYO picnic
• secateurs and plastic bags for cuttings

When: Monday 24th October 10am
Where: Meet at Coonara House at 10.00am - 22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree Gully 3156 - Mel Ref: 74 D7
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92948140

Cheers, Maryanne

The Comfort of Water: A river pilgrimage by Maya Ward

Maya walked from the sea to the source of the Yarra. In her personal, poetic and impassioned story, she weaves together the natural and cultural history of the Yarra, ancient Wurundjeri dreaming stories and will share with you new ways of understanding the land we live within.

Some of our local identities feature in this special story.

When: Saturday 22nd October 10:30am
Where: Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - Maya Ward

Cheers, Maryanne

Do you know someone who struggles with maths? Book them in for Speed Mathematics

Join author Bill Handley for another session on speed mathematics, a great confidence-builder for people who struggle with maths or an ingenious method for those who enjoy maths. Try it and see!

When: Friday 21st October 6:30pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - Speed Maths

Cheers, Maryanne

Jacinta discusses sustainable clothing and the 9ine Lives Project

Jacinta, owner of local boutique Black Cat, will talk about sustainable fashion and the 9ine Lives Project. From the Black Cat Boutique website:

"We are sourcing clothing that has been made locally especially in Victoria and the Yarra Valley, from more sustainable fibres including  recycled and reclaimed textiles.

We prefer to source from fair trade accredited factories."

Black Cat Boutique - 9ine Lives Project

When: Friday 21st October 10:30am
Where: Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 5962 4423

Cheers, Maryanne

Talks in English & Mandarin - Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui

Edgar (Lok Tin) Yung will present a session with topics including; Chinese Astrology is not just 12 animal signs and What is Feng Shui and tips to improve harmony! The first session will be held on Thursday 20th October at 6:45pm and the second session will be conducted in Mandarin for our Chinese Friendship Group at 11am on Thursday 27th October. Free event. All welcome. Bookings please.

When: Thursday 20th October 6:45pm
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 92941300 or book online - Chinese Astrology

Talk in Mandarin
The session will be conducted in Mandarin for our Chinese Friendship Group.

The Chinese Friendship Group meet monthly. It does not matter whether you speak Mandarin or Cantonese, all Chinese background people are welcome to join the weekly gathering at Rowville library. We provide free tea. You may chat, read newspapers, surf on the Internet (library computers have Chinese input functions), borrow or read books, magazines and DVDs in English or Chinese.


When: Thursday 27th October 11am
Where: Rowville Library, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville
Cost: Free event
No need to book - all welcome

Cheers, Maryanne

Family History talks for beginners and beyond

Whether your just starting out or have been researching your family's ancestry for a while we've got some great talks you'd be interested in. 

Using Find My Past in your research

When: Thursday 20th Oct 1:30pm
Where: Healesville Library, 110 River Street, Healesville
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59624423 or book online - Find My Past

Frustrated with not getting the most out of FindMyPast.uk and FindMyPast.au? Join us at Healesville Library for this informative talk presented by Gail White.



Beginning Family History

Interested in researching family history but not sure how to begin? Start the hunt for your ancestor with Ann Dixon.

When: Thursday 20th Oct 2pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 97547266 or book online - Beginners

Cheers, Maryanne

Join us for the 24th Yarra Junction Library Bird Walk

Join Ken Simpson at Lillydale Lake for a pleasant bird walk. Meet at the main South End Carpark. Melway: 38 G7. Morning tea approximately 11am

BYO Binoculars, suitable clothing, a thermos of hot water and a mug. We will supply tea, coffee and a snack.

When: Saturday 15th October 8am
Where: Lillydale Lake - Meet at the main South End Carpark. Melway: 38 G7
Cost: Free event
Bookings essential phone 59671588 or book online - Bird Walk

Cheers, Maryanne